Contents of Positive Correlation

Positive Correlation

If the higher scores on x are generally paired with the higher scores on y, and the lower scores on x are generally paired with the lower scores on y, then the direction of the correlation between two variables is positive.

Scatter plot graph showing a positive correlation; moving from lower left to upper right.

Illustration of a red arrow pointing up, showing the direction of higher scores

This graph illustrates the positive direction of correlation and the characteristics of such a correlation.